Repainting a crappy paint job

valemeister · 05-31-2005, 05:40 AM

Hi all

I finally relented and picked up a DFE Rogue bust (allbeit quite cheaply) and was wondering how you go about repainting?

Do I need to apply an undercoat? What kinds fo paint is best used? etc?

Can anyone help me out on the basics?

CaptainAmerica · 05-31-2005, 06:19 AM

When i used to repaint the bowen bust i have, i, used a solvent (nail varnish remover) to remove all the paint from the original bust. else i used Gamesworkshop white undercoat ,and used GWS paint for the colors.
Better remove the paint than directly apply an undercoat.

Hamming it up · 05-31-2005, 07:44 AM

Strip the paint off with oven cleaner. I use Jeyes Kleen Off, let it sit in a plastic bag with it sprayed on for a day then wash it off with water and a tooth brush. Then give it a coat of Halfords White Primer then you can paint it with any paints you want Acrylics, enamels or oils. Like Captain America said above strip off the paint first.

Aaron

valemeister · 05-31-2005, 09:17 AM

Thanks guys! I appreciate the advice.